Kentucky's legislature overrode two gubernatorial vetoes on April 14, 2026, protecting the firearms industry from frivolous lawsuits and expanding concealed carry rights to adults ages 18–20.
The Kentucky General Assembly has successfully overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s vetoes of House Bill 78 and House Bill 312, enacting significant new protections for the firearms industry and expanding carry rights for young adults. The decisive votes on April 14, 2026, codify liability shields ...
Kentucky lawmakers overrode Gov. Beshear’s vetoes on two pro-gun bills, marking a major win for Second Amendment advocates. The post Kentucky Lawmakers Override Democrat Governor’s Veto On 2 Pro-Gun Measures appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Kentucky’s governor vetoed a bill allowing young adults to carry concealed, setting up a potential override battle in the legislature. The post Kentucky: Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Recognize Young Adults’ Right To Carry appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
FRANKFORT, KY — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed House Bill 312, blocking legislation that would have allowed adults aged 18 to 20 to obtain provisional concealed carry licenses in the Commonwealth. The governor signed the veto on April 3, 2026, citing age-related restrictions already ...
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed two high-profile firearm bills, including HB 312, which sought to establish a "provisional license" allowing 18- to 20-year-olds to carry concealed firearms. Beshear also rejected HB 78, a measure designed to provide liability protections for firearm manu...
The bill requires school districts and charter schools to provide age-appropriate firearm safety awareness training in all grades, kindergarten through 12th grade.